#Dublin8History

by John Keane on Oct 31st, 2024 - 1122 Views

Dublin 8’s Medieval Knights and Pilgrims Nowadays, people embarking on their journey from Dublin to northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, whether it is with an organized tour group or travelling there independently on foot or by bicycle, can start their journey from Dublin by... 

by Patrick Ryan on Jul 9th, 2024 - 1329 Views

The Emporer and the Irish   Patrick Ryan takes a detailed look back to a visit to Dublin by a man regarded by many historians as the greatest Brazlian of all time.   For most of us Brazil inspires images of football and sun drenched beaches, but in it’s 200 year history one man puts even... 

by Jack Croome on Jun 14th, 2024 - 1154 Views

    The Brewer’s House at No. 10 Ardee Street No. 10 Ardee Street, also known as “The Brewer’s House”, is a historically significant building in Dublin’s Liberties district. Built around 1820, this three-story over basement structure served as the residence and office... 

by Jack Croome on May 3rd, 2024 - 1084 Views

Portrait of a Famine Queen –Jack Coombe tells us the story of how the statue of Queen Victoria made her way from Dublin to Austraila If you’ve ever found yourself wandering around the Royal Hospital Kilmainham and its beautiful grounds you may have noticed on the upper terrace above the sunken... 

by Jack Croome on Mar 11th, 2024 - 2098 Views

A Journey through Time: The History of NCAD College Nestled in the heart of Dublin’s historic Thomas Street stands a beacon of artistic innovation and creativity the National College of Art and Design (NCAD). With a rich history spanning over 250 years Founded in 1746 as the “Dublin Society’s... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Mar 15th, 2023 - 2985 Views

An Account of the Old Kilmainham Mill by Chartered Engineer Philip Brunkard Philip Brunkard Chartered Engineer My memory recall for works as a trainee engineer for Mssrs Bates Tentering Mill, Rowerstown Lane, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, date circa 1958 – 1959. I was engaged by Mssr Hubbard Brother Limited... 

by Sean Murphy on Jul 26th, 2022 - 2785 Views

St James’s Parish: Two Churches, One Graveyard – Another excellent snippet from Sean J Murphy’s excellent A History of St James’s Church and Graveyard, Dublin, From the 12th to 21st Centuries It will be a well-known fact to inhabitants of the area that while St James’s Parish has had... 

by Craig O'Reilly on Jul 19th, 2022 - 2433 Views

“Mushatt’s Cream Of Emulsion,” “Black draft”, “Hippo Wine and Squills”; these were just some of the wonder cures people were once lining up for in the Liberties.  This would have been at a chemist shop at 3 Francis Street, run by Louis and Harry Mushatt. They created all kinds of medicines... 

by Sean Murphy on Jul 28th, 2020 - 4856 Views

Distillers and St James’s Church and Graveyard – In this article, Historian Sean J Murphy provides us with an insight into the Liberties’ Distilling history Sean J Murphy In Dublin on 25 July 2017, St James’s Day, the formerly disused Protestant St James’s Church in James’s Street... 

by Sean Murphy on Mar 10th, 2020 - 3727 Views

Sir Toby Butler – In this article, Historian Sean J Murphy explains the life of Solicitor General of Ireland, SIr Toby Butler who is interred in St James Graveyard, a fascinating slice of history! Sean J Murphy The old Protestant St James’s Church and Graveyard in James’s Street have undergone... 

by Shane Adlum on May 14th, 2019 - 5511 Views

Reed all about it: the story of Ireland’s oldest band – In this article, Shane Adlum delves into the history of Ireland’s oldest brass and reed band. A history that mirrored the country and city that gave birth to it. Ireland has an incredible and unique musical history. From traditional... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Mar 8th, 2019 - 7257 Views

GEORGE AND ELIZABETH FULLERTON: FIGHTING FOR THE FUTURE In this article, historian and author Hugh Gault delves into lives of George and Elizabeth Fullerton, local Irish revolutionaries now interned in St James graveyard  Click here for Aaron O Maonaigh Hugh Gault Padraig Pearse’s Proclamation at... 

by Stephen Davis on Jan 31st, 2019 - 3011 Views

Historic IAWS Building Redevelopment Nears Completion In this article, Stephen Davis briefly recounts the history of the iconic IAWS building on Thomas Street before delving into its current redevelopment  Redevelopment of the former Irish Agricultural Wholesale Society (I.A.W.S) building nears completion.... 

by Jacqueline Spain on May 11th, 2016 - 2963 Views

I was on my way home from work the other day and decided to pay a visit to St. Audoen’s Church. I have always been eager to check it out considering I pass by it on a regular basis. I read somewhere that there is a lucky stone hidden inside, so I took a walk around the church grounds in the hope... 

by Betty Brunkard on Nov 7th, 2014 - 3830 Views

A Snippet of Dublin History (Part 9) – Smock Alley – Betty Brunkard Talks about the history of this famous Dublin theatre Smock Alley was the principal theatre in Ireland for almost a century and was situated on a site known as “Preston’s Inns”. In 1661, John Ogilby, obtained... 

by Betty Brunkard on Sep 17th, 2014 - 14130 Views

A Snippet of Dublin History (Part 8) – Basin Street Harbour Dublin was the first modern city to produce a public water supply, in the 13th century. The River Poddle provided a source of water for the early settlers of the city. About 1670 the reservoir known as the city basin was established. Because...